i knew this was coming, especially since when i put on my proposed buffalo setlist IAQs, they said "we dont play that anymore" without any reason.
Matt was a tremendous guy, and i had a lot of good times with him. I agree that his musical styles didnt really fit who the breakfast are/were though. Matty, all the luck in the world, do it big man, you were part of the breakfast when some of the greatest jams ever were created, lots of props.
in terms of todd stoops, this band REALLY needs to get him as a permanent member, REALLY. He would be the last missing link to a possiblity of them gettin big, for a few main reasons...One, is HE CAN SING REALLY WELL. in fact, i think he would have the best voice in the band if he hopped on board. also, his keys/organ/synth work on an IMPROV level are head and shoulders above matts. todd really plays aggressively, and kinda has that medeski touch. Matt is much more of a composed guy, and i totally respect that.
I dont know what needs to be done to get todd as a permanent member, but GET IT DONE, the band will get huge if this happens, period.
dsnumbers over and out
